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WJ14 YLN

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,202 mi
Last recorded47,202 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ14 YLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 47,202 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 45,902 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 45,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 41,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 41,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,639 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,713 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 23,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,768 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 17,672 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 16,291 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2016 16,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side (4.1.D.1a)

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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WJ14 YLN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 33,262 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ14 YLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ14 YLN registered?

WJ14 YLN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2014.

Is WJ14 YLN safe to buy?

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